Senior IT Purchasing Specialist

Uline

Senior IT Purchasing Specialist managing procurement strategy and vendor partnerships at Uline. Analyzing technology spend and aligning purchasing priorities across North America.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timePleasant Prairie • Illinois, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own procurement strategy for IT hardware, software and services, aligning sourcing decisions with business goals.
Lead vendor relationships, including negotiations, contract optimization and performance management.
Analyze technology spend and market trends, leveraging reporting and dashboards to inform sourcing strategy and drive cost savings.
Oversee and continuously improve procurement processes, including purchase order workflows, to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Partner with IT and business leaders across North America to align purchasing priorities and influence decisions through data-driven insights.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology or related field.
5+ years of experience in purchasing, vendor relations and contract negotiations.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!
Multiple bonus programs.
Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.
Employee Perks On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement strategyvendor relationscontract negotiationsperformance managementtechnology spend analysismarket trends analysisreportingdashboardspurchase order workflowscost savings

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaboration skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree